John 4:5 - Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.
On this parcel, see note at Genesis 48:22.
John 4:18 - For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband....
Note: "Jesus faced her squarely with the immorality that had controlled her life." - David Cloud. This is the way God deals with people. When evangelizing or discipling, we cannot soft-pedal a person's sin.
John 4:20 - [The Samaritan woman at the well speaking:] Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
"This mountain" is Mt. Gerizim, where Samaritan tradition said Abraham offered Isaac. The blessings of the Law were read from Gerizim; the curses from Mt. Ebal: Deuteronomy 11:29; Joshua 8:30-35. Samaritans had built a temple on Gerizim.
John 4:24 - God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Important cross refs: Deuteronomy 4:15-19; II Corinthians 3:17.
John 4:35 - Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? Behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.
Don't put off your witness! The field is ready! The time is now!
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Showing posts with label Worship. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Worship. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Notes on John the Baptist's Father
There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. - Luke 1:5.
"Of the course fo Abia" - of the priestly line of the sons of Aaron, I Chronicles 24:10, "Abijah"; one of the 24 courses, or rotations of priests into which David divided all the descendants of Aaron, to take their turns in the daily temple ministry. Each course would have to report to the temple at Jerusalem for their ministry at least two different times in the year, so there is no way to fix a date on this event (or to calculate dates for the births of John the Baptist or Christ from this event).
And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course, According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. - Luke 2:8-9.
Incense was burnt twice a day, every day, before the morning and evening sacrifice: Exodus 30:7-8; Exodus 40:17-33. Only the descendants of Aaron were to perform this ritual: Numbers 16; II Chronicles 26:16-21. Compare Hebrews 5:4.
"His lot" - of all the priests reporting for duty at the temple at any given time, lots were chosen to determine each man's duty. Some were to kill the sacrifice, some to burn it, some to sweep the ashes, some to burn the incense, etc. See Lightfoot's commentary for more on this.
And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense. - Luke 1:10.
Each day at the morning and evening sacrifice, there was the time of music, the time of incense, the time of sacrifice, etc. The incense was burned to picture the prayers of God's people arising to heaven, alluded to in Psalm 141:2; Revelation 8:3-4. The people were not allowed in the temple at this time (Number 16:40), so they were outside praying during the time of incense. Peter and John went to the temple grounds to pray during one of these times of prayer, at the evening sacrifice, Acts 3:1. They would have been gathered outside to pray when the incense was burned.
And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless. - Luke 1:22.
The people were expecting the usual and customary priestly blessing as he left the temple, Numbers 6:22-27. He is unable to give it.
Zacharias was struck not only dumb (mute) but also deaf. See Luke 1:62.
VM
"Of the course fo Abia" - of the priestly line of the sons of Aaron, I Chronicles 24:10, "Abijah"; one of the 24 courses, or rotations of priests into which David divided all the descendants of Aaron, to take their turns in the daily temple ministry. Each course would have to report to the temple at Jerusalem for their ministry at least two different times in the year, so there is no way to fix a date on this event (or to calculate dates for the births of John the Baptist or Christ from this event).
And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course, According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. - Luke 2:8-9.
Incense was burnt twice a day, every day, before the morning and evening sacrifice: Exodus 30:7-8; Exodus 40:17-33. Only the descendants of Aaron were to perform this ritual: Numbers 16; II Chronicles 26:16-21. Compare Hebrews 5:4.
"His lot" - of all the priests reporting for duty at the temple at any given time, lots were chosen to determine each man's duty. Some were to kill the sacrifice, some to burn it, some to sweep the ashes, some to burn the incense, etc. See Lightfoot's commentary for more on this.
And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense. - Luke 1:10.
Each day at the morning and evening sacrifice, there was the time of music, the time of incense, the time of sacrifice, etc. The incense was burned to picture the prayers of God's people arising to heaven, alluded to in Psalm 141:2; Revelation 8:3-4. The people were not allowed in the temple at this time (Number 16:40), so they were outside praying during the time of incense. Peter and John went to the temple grounds to pray during one of these times of prayer, at the evening sacrifice, Acts 3:1. They would have been gathered outside to pray when the incense was burned.
And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless. - Luke 1:22.
The people were expecting the usual and customary priestly blessing as he left the temple, Numbers 6:22-27. He is unable to give it.
Zacharias was struck not only dumb (mute) but also deaf. See Luke 1:62.
VM
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Sermon Outline for James 1:21-25
James 1:21-25 skeletal sermon outline. No title yet. To be preached (Lord willing) on Sunday morning October 9, 2011 at Providence Independent Baptist Church. Possibly split into two parts, for 10/9 and 10/16.
Message thrust: These verses detail what we are to do about hearing the word of God. They are instructions for BEFORE, DURING and AFTER hearing the word. This applies when we come to church, or read the Bible in private devotion, or any time the word of God is received.
BEFORE HEARING THE WORD - v. 21a - Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness.
This is preparation for hearing the word of God. This is to put is in the right attitude for receiving the word.
Explain and illustrate words and phrases: "lay apart", "filthiness" and "superfluity of naughtiness."
Compare I Peter 2:1-3 for the same ideas - put these things aside in order to be ready for the word of God.
Reword Matthew Henry quote about laying them apart versus simply restraining them. Give examples or illustrations to show the difference.
DURING HEARING THE WORD - v. 21b - and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
Word study: Receive. Emphasize the necessity of actively participating in taking in the word of God.
By the way, when we speak of the word of God, we are talking about the Bible. Very brief reminder of inspiration, etc.
The attitude during receiving the word: meekness. Expand on how such attitude is absolutely necessary.
How the word works in our lives: explanation of "engrafted" and brief illustration to explain the word.
The power of the word: "able" equals Greek "dunamis" / English Dynamite. If the word has the power to save your soul, then it has the power to continue working in your soul after you are saved. Expand.
AFTER HEARING THE WORD - vv. 22-25. But be ye doers of the word and not hearers only....
What to do after you have heard the word.
VM
10/04/2011
Message thrust: These verses detail what we are to do about hearing the word of God. They are instructions for BEFORE, DURING and AFTER hearing the word. This applies when we come to church, or read the Bible in private devotion, or any time the word of God is received.
BEFORE HEARING THE WORD - v. 21a - Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness.
This is preparation for hearing the word of God. This is to put is in the right attitude for receiving the word.
Explain and illustrate words and phrases: "lay apart", "filthiness" and "superfluity of naughtiness."
Compare I Peter 2:1-3 for the same ideas - put these things aside in order to be ready for the word of God.
Reword Matthew Henry quote about laying them apart versus simply restraining them. Give examples or illustrations to show the difference.
DURING HEARING THE WORD - v. 21b - and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
Word study: Receive. Emphasize the necessity of actively participating in taking in the word of God.
By the way, when we speak of the word of God, we are talking about the Bible. Very brief reminder of inspiration, etc.
The attitude during receiving the word: meekness. Expand on how such attitude is absolutely necessary.
How the word works in our lives: explanation of "engrafted" and brief illustration to explain the word.
The power of the word: "able" equals Greek "dunamis" / English Dynamite. If the word has the power to save your soul, then it has the power to continue working in your soul after you are saved. Expand.
AFTER HEARING THE WORD - vv. 22-25. But be ye doers of the word and not hearers only....
What to do after you have heard the word.
VM
10/04/2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Psalm 27:8
Psalm 27:8 - When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
Notice the command is in the plural, to all of God's people: "Seek ye." David made it singular, "This means me."
(NOTE: Ye, you, your, yours are plural in the KJV; thee, thou, thy, thine are singular. Another good reason not to switch to modern versions or risk losing such beautiful distinctions).
VM
Notice the command is in the plural, to all of God's people: "Seek ye." David made it singular, "This means me."
(NOTE: Ye, you, your, yours are plural in the KJV; thee, thou, thy, thine are singular. Another good reason not to switch to modern versions or risk losing such beautiful distinctions).
VM
Psalm 27:6
Psalm 27:6 - And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.
Sacrifice & Singing - Not parties in the palace; not feasts and festivals; not dancing in the streets or planning the next triumph. But first and foremost Sacrifice and Singing; first to the house of God, the God of my Salvation.
VM
Sacrifice & Singing - Not parties in the palace; not feasts and festivals; not dancing in the streets or planning the next triumph. But first and foremost Sacrifice and Singing; first to the house of God, the God of my Salvation.
VM
Psalm 27:4b
Psalm 27:4b - ...to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
"We must not enter the assemblies of the saints in order to see and be seen, or merely to hear the minister; [but] intent upon the gracious object of learning more of the loving Father, more of the glorified Jesus, more of the mysterious Spirit, in order that we may the more lovingly admire, and the more reverently adore our glorious God." - Spurgeon
From "The Treasury of David" by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, exposition of Psalm 27.
"We must not enter the assemblies of the saints in order to see and be seen, or merely to hear the minister; [but] intent upon the gracious object of learning more of the loving Father, more of the glorified Jesus, more of the mysterious Spirit, in order that we may the more lovingly admire, and the more reverently adore our glorious God." - Spurgeon
From "The Treasury of David" by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, exposition of Psalm 27.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Philippians 4:18
Philippians 4:18 - ...the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
V. 18 - Notice language here: Giving is an act of worship.
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V. 18 - Notice language here: Giving is an act of worship.
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